Karne Korean Steakhouse

2805 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Korean
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Karne Korean Steakhouse appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Refrigerated storage” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Karne Korean Steakhouse is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
82
May 2, 2024
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Special requirements. eggs. in a food establishment that serves a highly susceptible population, pasteurized shell eggs / pasteurized liquid, frozen or dry eggs / egg products not substituted for shell eggs in recipes in which more than one egg is broken and the eggs are combined. this part [02] does not apply if the raw eggs are combined immediately before cooking for one consumer serving at a single meal, cooked as specified under section 20-21.04(c)(01)a of this code, and served immediately, such as for an omelet, souffle, or scrambled eggs / the raw eggs are combined as an ingredient immediately before baking and the egg mixture is thoroughly cooked to a ready to eat form such as in a cake / muffins / bread. this part [02] does not apply if the preparation of the raw eggs is conducted under a haccp plan. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(04)b[02]
Storage. facilities for the storage of knives, forks, and spoons shall be designed and used to present the handle to the employee or consumer.
20-21.14(b)(03)
90
Apr 11, 2024
Reinspection (002)
11 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Special requirements. shellstock tags. the identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under item (03)b of this subsection by using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under item (03)b of this subsection.
20-21.01(b)(03)c[01]
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (disclosure). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection) not including a description of the animal-derived foods, such as \"oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)\", \"raw-egg caesar salad\", and \"hamburgers (can be cooked to order) / identification of the animal-derived foods in a menu or other listing by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.
20-21.04(c)(06)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)
Materials; general. mollusk and crustacea shells. mollusk and crustacea shells may be used more than once as a serving container. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(04)
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.
20-21.10(a)(05)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
General. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
58
Dec 20, 2023
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(a)
Cross contamination. except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods such as fish, beef, lamb, pork, and poultry not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: using separate equipment for each type of food; preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; and arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
20-21.02(b)(02)
Specialized processing methods--variance requirement. a food establishment shall obtain a variance from the department as specified in section 20-19(e)(01) of this code before smoking food as a method of food preservation rather than as a method of flavor enhancement / curing food / using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation rather than as a method of flavor enhancement or to render a food so that it is not potentially hazardous / packaging time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food using a reduced oxygen packaging method except where the growth of and toxin formation of clostridium botulinum and the growth of listeria monocytogenes in addition to are controlled as specified in item (02) of this subsection / operating a molluscan shellfish life-support system display tank used to store and display shellfish that are offered for human consumption / custom processing animals that are for personal use as food and not for sale or service in a food establishment; such as indigenous deer processing / preparing food by another method that is determined by the regulatory authority to require a variance / sprouting seeds or beans, such as wheat grass and alfalfa sprouts in a retail food establishment.
20-21.04(l)(01)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karne Korean Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karne Korean Steakhouse on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Karne Korean Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Karne Korean Steakhouse.

How does Karne Korean Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Karne Korean Steakhouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Karne Korean Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Karne Korean Steakhouse have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Karne Korean Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.